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The not so fun Adventures on the MLS!

By Colleen Irwin

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March 31, 2009 05:58 AM

Adventures on the MLS - and not the fun kind either!

In the Real Estate Industry we have this tool called the MLS. The MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service. All members of the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors have access to this tool. We hope that each member takes time to review their listings to ensure that they are complete and full of information - correct information.

What harm can an error on the MLS do?

A lot. Especially if it is your listing and is input incorrectly in the MLS! I have spoken about the importance of good photos and how they can ruin your chances of someone seeing your home. But there is even a more important thing to review about your listing. The data as input into the MLS.

The data on the MLS is garbage in, garbage out. If the incorrect information is not on the MLS, it can cause difficulty for potential buyers. So if you have your home listed for sale, have you reviewed your listing on the MLS? Preventing Costly Home Selling Mistakes is a lot easier than you think. It is important that you work with an experienced Real Estate Professional prepared to market your home to it's fullest potential. Call us today at (716) 743-5297 to discuss your needs and how we can assist you in getting your home sold!

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Bridget Cella

Re/Max Connection - Sewell, NJ

e-Pro, Realtor

This is a great post! Very well laid out and much needed information!

Mar 31, 2009 06:07 AM

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA

Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD

301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

When I first started, I put one of my listings for sale for 67,000,000.00. .no one was showing it. . .soon I realized why. I'm gland that I sold the property and my clients were happy. .but oh boy, ,that was a huge mistake!

Mar 31, 2009 06:12 AM

Monica McNamara

MonicaC@Ocean-CitySales.com Ocean City Maryland - Ocean City, MD

Tons of valuable content. Thank you for sharing.

Mar 31, 2009 06:23 AM

Eric Reid

Renaissance Realty Group of Keller Williams Atlanta Partners - Lawrenceville, GA

Oh I site and sounds of MLS, the things I have seen and the house I have not shown do to incomplete lising info. One great cross check is to send a copy of the MLS listing to your buyer for review .. trust me they WILL catch all the errors and let you know.

Mar 31, 2009 06:26 AM

Lisa Hill

Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Beach Real Estate

I guess we all have the same MLS issues >.< And I hate most of those stupid abbreviations! When I used to do print advertising for my listings, I was constantly fighting with Homes and Land about changing my descriptions. I had it the way I wanted it, now leave it alone! I fought with them about that until the day I stopped advertising with them. What do you think about fpl, or 2cg? When reading an add, does the buyer know what these mean? Even I didn't know that fpl meant fireplace when I first got into the business.

Mar 31, 2009 04:19 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Colleen - you are so right about these issues. And it is distressing how common they are - wrong prices, wrong zip codes, etc. I often send emails to the agents when I see these, but you have to wonder that no one seems to notice after weeks adn weeks of being on the MLS. We still see listings without photos even though our MLS now requires a minimum of 1 within 72 hours.

Jeff

Apr 01, 2009 03:10 AM

Lizette Fitzpatrick

Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY

Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

Hi Colleen! Hope you are enjoying some spring weather. I am always so careful about my MLS input. Who needs a headache later on some vital statistic?

Apr 06, 2009 02:05 PM

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